| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| bypass |
a road that is built to go around a busy area or to avoid something in the way. |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| convertible |
able to be changed. |
| crevice |
a narrow opening, as in vertical rock or a wall; crack; fissure. |
| cryptic |
difficult to understand; ambiguous or mysterious in meaning. |
| daub |
to smear or cover with something soft and sticky, such as paint. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| despicable |
worthy of hatred or contempt; worthless; low. |
| exhale |
to breathe out; give out breath or vapor. |
| haughty |
proud in a way that shows a low opinion of others; thinking of others as beneath oneself. |
| hospitality |
friendly, warm, and generous ways of entertaining or taking care of guests or strangers. |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| scrounge |
to seek out and gather, especially by salvaging scraps (often followed by "up" or "together"). |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |